by Quinns_News | Mar 11, 2015 | Small Business News
Businesses across the board work day to day with a number of potential risks – from big ones like an unstable economy and ever changing technology, so more mundane ones like power failure and litigious staff members – so having a risk management plan in place is vital...
by Quinns_News | Mar 4, 2015 | Accounting News
Businesses that deliberately hide income to avoid paying the right amount of tax or superannuation are part of what the ATO calls the cash and hidden economy. What is the ATO Benchmark? The ATO uses benchmarks, amongst other indicators, to identify businesses that may...
by Quinns_News | Mar 4, 2015 | Tax Advice and Updates
Generally, you can claim a deduction for most expenses you incur in running your business as long as they are directly related to earning your assessable income. Working or operating expenses (for example, advertising or accounting fees and wages) can be claimed in...
by Quinns_News | Feb 25, 2015 | Tax Advice and Updates
Non Taxable Donations Generally, when a taxpayer makes a donation (cash or property) to a charity or other deductible gift recipient (DGR) they could claim a deduction. However, if it is a testamentary gift, the deceased estate cannot claim a deduction. Therefore, if...
by Quinns_News | Feb 25, 2015 | Accounting News
The deadline for annual Goods and Service Tax (GST) returns is fast approaching. You can either lodge your GST return monthly, quarterly or annually depending on your eligibility. If your business reports annually, you must complete the return to report GST by the...
